Source: New South Wales Health – State Government
NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case who was infectious while visiting locations across Sydney.
The case recently returned from South-East Asia where there are ongoing outbreaks of measles in several countries including Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
People who were on board the flight below or who attended the following locations should watch for symptoms of measles. These locations do not pose an ongoing risk.
27 December 2025:
Flight GA712, Jakarta to Sydney arriving in Sydney 10.45 am
Sydney Airport International Arrivals Hall from 10.45 am to 12.00 noon
29 December 2025 and 30 December 2025:
Blacktown Hospital Emergency Department waiting room from 12.00 noon on 29 December to 6.00 am on 30 December
Western Sydney Local Health District Acting Director of Public Health, Dr Conrad Moreira, said if you or someone you know visited the above locations at those times, you should monitor for symptoms.
If symptoms develop, see your doctor or health service (including emergency department). Call ahead to let them know that you may have come into contact with measles, so you don’t spend time in waiting rooms with other patients.
“Symptoms to watch out for include fever, sore eyes, runny nose and a cough, usually followed three or four days later by a red, blotchy rash that spreads from the head and face to the rest of the body,” Dr Moreira said
“It can take up to 18 days for symptoms to appear after an exposure, so it’s important for people who visited these locations to look out for symptoms until 17 January 2026.”
Measles is a vaccine preventable disease that is spread through the air when someone who is infectious coughs or sneezes.
“We want to remind the community to make sure they are up to date with their vaccinations. The measles vaccine can prevent the disease even after exposure, if given early enough,” Dr Moreira said
“This should be a reminder for everyone to check that they are protected against measles, which is highly infectious.
“Anyone born after 1965 needs to ensure they have had two doses of measles vaccine. This is especially important before overseas travel, as measles outbreaks are occurring in several regions of the world at the moment.”
The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and effective and is given free for children at 12 and 18 months of age. It is also free in NSW for anyone born after 1965 who hasn’t already had two doses.
Children under the age of 12 months can have a dose of MMR from six months of age if they are travelling overseas. Parents should consult their GP.
People who are unsure of whether they have had two doses should get a vaccine, as additional doses are safe. This is particularly important prior to travel. MMR vaccine is available from GPs (all ages) and pharmacies (people over 5 years of age).
For more information on measles, view the measles factsheet .
If you, or a loved one, is experiencing measles symptoms, or have questions about measles, please call your GP or healthdirect on 1800 022 222
